Ben Cox and Jamie Safiruddin

"Two of the most vital young musicians to emerge from the UK
scene. This truly is a young musical partnership to watch bloom and
develop." Ian Shaw

"Fresh new vocal jazz music.... Ben has got a very precise
voice, it recalls a little bit of Kurt Elling to me, certainly in
the writing style of the music." Jamie Cullum

These two very talented musicians - Ben Cox on
vocals and Jamie Safiruddin on piano - perform
songs from the Tony Bennett/Bill Evans Album released in 1975 and
the follow-up album Together Again, released the following
year.

Ben Cox is an outstanding jazz singer. He
initially studied classical piano and trumpet but his love of jazz
singing led him to London and his studies at Guildhall. He performs
regularly with internationally acclaimed jazz musicians and is a
member of the A Cappella group 'Vive', who recently performed to
great acclaim at the Edinburgh Fringe.

The Ben Cox Band have a rich history on the jazz scene, playing
the best jazz clubs up and down the country.

Jamie Safiruddin started playing the piano at
the age of 8 on a baby grand. As a student he discovered the
exciting electric funk and fusion of Herbie Hancock, The
Yellowjackets, The Meters, Weather Report, Chick Corea and Tower of
Power. From there, it was a logical step backwards to find the
origins of the music in 50s and 60s American jazz. Jamie's
professional work as arranger has recently begun to develop,
including several arrangements featured on the forthcoming Cherry
Ghost album. He has also toured with the legendary Paul Heaton with
'The 8th'.